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by Ypsi
Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak cancelations this weekend
Replies: 25
Views: 6296

Re: Amtrak cancelations this weekend

Preemptively canceling trains kicks the crap out of sitting on one for an extended period of time. It is not just the chargers or the cold that is the issue. There is also the bad things that happen to freight trains in the cold, even if the Amtrak train is running "fine" it is so easy to get stuck ...
by Ypsi
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022
Replies: 839
Views: 108637

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022

I151-15 has a clear SB at Joy Road, BNSF 9124 and BNSF 701 (BNSF warbonnet) 11:20am. Moving slowly as they clear downtown plymouth and the wye.
by Ypsi
Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022
Replies: 839
Views: 108637

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Dec. 2022

I150-14 was by Romulus north at 2:04pm with BNSF 9124 and BNSF 701 (BNSF warbonnet). The 701 has been bouncing back and forth on I150 and I151 the last few days.
by Ypsi
Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: SE Michigan Model Train Show and Sale - November 27, 2022 in Saline
Replies: 11
Views: 16392

Re: SE Michigan Model Train Show and Sale - November 27, 2022 in Saline

I'm not really seeing a younger crowd getting into selling at shows My question on this is has there been another cycle of this in your time in the hobby or is this unique to the current era? Along with eBay/ Facebook selling being more common among the current climate of the hobby, it is possible ...
by Ypsi
Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:34 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP Holiday Train 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 11934

Re: CP Christmas train

Literally anywhere the train goes through a city is an absolute mess, and outside of those areas the train generally makes trackspeed. Personally, I'd avoid Milan, parking is good, but other than that, the general public that goes there are normally idiots and don't know how close they're actually ...
by Ypsi
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP Holiday Train 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 11934

Re: CP Christmas train

Anyone know of a good spot to see the train? I live in Howell and would prefer to not go to Allen Park. Anywhere close to US-23? Thanks. Literally anywhere the train goes through a city is an absolute mess, and outside of those areas the train generally makes trackspeed. You can find less busy area...
by Ypsi
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP Holiday Train 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 11934

Re: CP Holiday Train 2022

Attached are the sections that show timing of Windsor show. Should be Tuesday the 6th through metro Detroit Screen Shot 2022-11-28 at 12.09.58 PM.png Screen Shot 2022-11-28 at 12.10.03 PM.png That's what you'd kind of think but they don't actually display the currently selected date, the 6th is the...
by Ypsi
Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: CP Holiday Train 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 11934

Re: CP Holiday Train 2022

Attached are the sections that show timing of Windsor show. Edit.. looks like the show is on December 1st in Windsor
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by Ypsi
Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: SE Michigan Model Train Show and Sale - November 27, 2022 in Saline
Replies: 11
Views: 16392

Re: SE Michigan Model Train Show and Sale - November 27, 2022 in Saline

Not worth the effort. I remember when this show was spread out through 3 buildings, now it's down to two and lots of empty tables. Same old vendors pushing the same old tried items from last year and years past, that no one wants. I will say the main thing that saved it for me was finally finding a...
by Ypsi
Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Amtrak through Dexter
Replies: 9
Views: 2610

Re: Amtrak through Dexter

Does anyone know if a specific engine is normally assigned to a specific train? I would assume the trains normally have the same engine unless it is out of service for maintenance reasons, given the way Amtrak does resource management. The trains are not normally broken down between trips, only cle...
by Ypsi
Wed Nov 09, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project
Replies: 213
Views: 109638

Re: Study Time....again - A2TC commuter rail project

A2TC make the statement "...the system has the potential to be profitable based on conservative ridership forecasts." They set the bar for profitability. IF they truly believe or can prove this as a publicly funded venture, then it SHOULD be a no brainer and already started. 50 years of Amtrak and ...
by Ypsi
Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Amtrak 972 P32-8’s and an NS caboose
Replies: 3
Views: 6005

Amtrak 972 P32-8’s and an NS caboose

Yesterday evening Amtrak 972 ran from Jackson to Willow run with a short train, but featuring P32-8’s and an NS caboose which they are borrowing. This made a nice evening light shot over the Huron river. Drone video screenshot.
by Ypsi
Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: An rare all-amfleet consist on Amtrak 353 on 10/31/22
Replies: 3
Views: 5682

Re: An rare all-amfleet consist on Amtrak 353 on 10/31/22

While most trains end up being a mix of Amfleets and Horizons, solid consists of either are certainly not that rare. As of late they have been common, but there was a period when the midwest actually had enough cars for everything that an Amfleet II would be considered rare. This set has been on si...
by Ypsi
Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2022
Replies: 905
Views: 120662

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2022

W001 with CSXT 6025 stopped at Wick picking up an EC-1. Will be rolling at restricted speed between wick and Romulus momentarily. 12:40pm.

Edit shoving back into the pass at wick 12:46p
by Ypsi
Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022
Replies: 405
Views: 225762

Re: Amtrak Train Locations/Heads Up - 2022

Amtrak 353, our only daylight Wolverine on the Holly sub nowadays, just went passed MP 22.5 on time at 8:56 on its way to Chicago, today with five Metroliner coaches plus one of the usual Michigan snack cars. Should he amfleet 2’s that were used when the two train sets didn’t make it back to Chicag...
by Ypsi
Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 days at Conrail CP Lou
Replies: 2
Views: 6557

Re: 2 days at Conrail CP Lou

Today on October 7th we managed to catch Amtrak 353 then Conrail LV63 both at Lou. 46DD9FD3-9077-44DF-946A-F86B29FC4D44.jpeg C5FE967B-0D5F-48C3-9654-AF3D59375E70.jpeg 065D9A6C-F1DB-4A9F-90B8-5463B3D25E3E.jpeg Lou is a classic rough Detroit railfanning location, and while not always ideal is an inter...
by Ypsi
Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 days at Conrail CP Lou
Replies: 2
Views: 6557

Re: 2 days at Conrail CP Lou

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by Ypsi
Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 days at Conrail CP Lou
Replies: 2
Views: 6557

2 days at Conrail CP Lou

Over the last week I have had some good luck at CP Lou. On septet 29th we found a CP 235 heading for CSX over Conrail. We shot them west of the yard then headed up to Lou. 0BE3B8C9-1E73-459F-89C2-83853B76A9B3.png 997C44D0-AF98-4889-9BB8-2181AE328203.png We then heard an LV35 so we shot them going un...
by Ypsi
Fri Oct 07, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2022
Replies: 905
Views: 120662

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2022

Schteinkuh wrote:
Fri Oct 07, 2022 12:47 pm
P001 going thru Carleton
Via the Lincoln secondary or saginaw sub?
by Ypsi
Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2022
Replies: 905
Views: 120662

Re: CSX Train Location Updates - Oct. 2022

Tom49801 wrote:
Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:46 pm
BNSF engine #8556 & 130 loaded coal cars & rear dpu BNSF engine #9976?
BNSF 9976 is the correct unit for the DPU. By St. Joseph bridge at 4:51p